Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast
Fresh Energy is speeding Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy economy, which will ensure that our region enjoys good health, a vibrant economy, and thriving communities today and for generations to come. Working purely in the public interest, Fresh Energy’s team of scientists, economists, policy analysts, and educators develops and advances solutions that secure a clean energy future where all can thrive. Sign up for our monthly listserv focused on clean energy issues in Minnesota here: https://fresh-energy.org/
Episodes
73 episodes
2025 EV Outlook with Fresh Energy and Shift2Electric's Jukka Kukkonen
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape continues to evolve swiftly, bringing new models and changes to buying incentives. Tune into our webinar recording where Fresh Energy's Jo Olson and Jukka Kukkonen dive into timing considerations for potentia...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:19:54
Debriefing COP29 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 2024 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 through November 22. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy at Fresh Energy, will be one of the more than 40,000 participants fro...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:00:04
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Minnesota can get it right
Aviation accounts for nearly 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in the United States. With emissions from aircrafts on the rise, federal and state governments are urgently seeking ways to reduce aviation industry emi...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:01:16
Looking ahead to COP29 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 2024 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 through November 22. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy at Fresh Energy, will be one of the more than 40,000 participants fro...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:00:39
Solar at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
This summer, Osprey Wilds, Soltek, and East Central Energy collaborated to install a 716-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system at Osprey Wilds’ campus. The project, the largest of its kind for any nature center in Minnesota, is a win-win-win for a...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:00:20
A conversation with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson at Fresh Energy's Benefit Breakfast
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, over 800 guests gathered to attend Fresh Energy's Annual Benefit Breakfast. That morning, we were joined by incredible special guest, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marin...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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31:58
Guest Ep! Featuring the "City Climate Corner" podcast's recent episode about Crookston, Minn.
The folks at the City Climate Corner podcast have given us permission to repost their latest episode featuring exciting clean energy work in Crookston, Minnesota! If you don't already subscribe to City Climate Corner, learn more
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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56:55
2024 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy
Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar we recorded the day after the legislative session ended to learn what some key accomplishments were this session, what they mean for the...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:02:21
White Paper Deep Dive: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge
Tune in to this recording of Fresh Energy's webinar from April 17, 2024. This in-depth discussion is an exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system from our latest whitepaper,
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:00:43
Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2024 Legislative Session
The 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on February 12. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expectations for the coming session. We'll discuss what it takes to be effective advocates at the Minnesota L...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:05:40
Debriefing COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 2023 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 through December 12. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:02:45
Understanding the gas system with Joe Dammel
Minnesota’s natural gas utilities are planning to grow their gas distribution systems and the volume of natural gas they deliver over the coming decades. This poses a significant challenge for Minnesota as we strive to rapidly reduce emissions ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:07:09
Looking ahead to COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 2023 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 through December 12. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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47:19
What's up with hydrogen?
Hydrogen is a hot topic in the clean energy space and here in Minnesota. Thanks to the 100% clean electricity law, Minnesota’s electricity supply will be 100% carbon-free by 2040. This is a BIG deal. But to address the global climate crisis, we...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:00
Legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy
Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar to discuss why this year was the biggest yet for clean energy and climate—and why it means the work is just beginning.Join Fresh ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:15:38
Earth Day Special Edition: Listening to "Otuhaka" with Eric Pasi
Fresh Energy is mixing it up for Earth Day with a podcast takeover by Palms Psalm, a music project created by Eric Pasi! Tune in for a listening session of Palms Psalm's new release,...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:31
Minnesota’s 100% Clean Electricity Bill Explained
Let’s talk about Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity bill! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar that was recorded on Monday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m....
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:01:11
Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on January 3. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expectations for the coming session. The discussion will touch on Minnesota’s clean energy opportunities,...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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43:02
Debriefing COP27 with J. Drake Hamilton and guests
What happened at COP27? In November, nearly 200 countries will come together in Egypt for the global climate summit, or COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Join Fresh Energy’s
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:00:32
Unpacking climate finance—Fresh Energy at COP27 in Egypt
What is climate finance and its related areas of climate mitigation and adaptation? How is Fresh Energy involved in driving progress on climate finance at COP27, the United Nations (U.N.) Climate Change Conference? In this discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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37:51
Where does the water go? Stormwater management in the solar energy future
Are solar farms a threat to water quality or a community asset? How can we create a solar-friendly permitting process that also enhances water and ecosystem services for the host community? Thanks to the PV-SMaRT project funded b...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:25:29
How networked geothermal can help get Minnesota off fossil gas
What is networked geothermal, and how can it drive decarbonization? In this discussion, hosted by Fresh Energy on behalf of the Energy We Can’t Afford Coalition, Fresh Energy's ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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55:52
What's up with building codes?
What are building codes, and how are they critical tools in driving progress toward a healthier, more resilient, more efficient Minnesota? Fresh Energy's Eric Fowler and
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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30:31
What's up with the Inflation Reduction Act?
What is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and how did it get to where it is today? Sit down with Fresh Energy's Michael Noble,
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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48:53
Energy + The Arts: Part 4 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series
Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film, institutions of higher learning, our democracy, and in the very air we breathe. Once again, this July, Thursdays were Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:11:42